Water’s Draw

20Jun17

It was always my dream to live on a mountain lake but as it turns out I am perfectly happy to have some nearby. “I’d rather live on a mountain lake than along the ocean,” I’d say. For me lakes are more relaxing than the sometimes harsh and exposed conditions of the seashore. I do miss being able to visit the shores and bays of the East Coast and fill the void by actively seeking out opportunities to photograph beside the water. Here in Colorado my choices include reservoirs, lakes and ponds … rivers, streams and waterfalls too. One of the five elements, water has a lot of symbolic meaning; life, motion, renewal, reflection, purification, clarity and transformation to name a few. I’ve been attracted to photographing bodies of water since the beginning and if I were an astrology believer I’d say it’s because I was born under a water sign! Here are a few images from nearby lakes and reservoirs.

I know what you mean about the harshness of the ocean – as relaxing and wonderful as it is, it can be a hard place to spend time. Your images here are all exquisite, and provide another kind of relaxation and satisfaction. I enjoyed the intro, too.

Where did you live? I bet there has been a lot of changes. Colorado and especially the Front Range is growing fast. The Western Slopes are changing too … I have seen changes in just the 2 years I’ve lived here. We get a lot of tourists in the summer months. Thanks for the visit and comment!

No we went to 2 other lakes though. The one with the canoes/kayaks is private and my friend and I had special permission. Thanks for the visit and comment. Wish I could have come to the Utah exhibit! XO

Oh yes… grew up around water… it still calls me when I shoot. Great read, so glad you are fitting in out there and still embracing your craft. (I know I am a delinquent but …. I read each and everyone of your posts!!!)

Thanks very much y9en. I usually post 2-3 times a month. I have been blogging since 2009 so there is plenty to look back on in the archives. If you click on Denise Bush’s Photo Blog at the top then keep scrolling down you will see more.

Amazing pictures! I especially like the reflection amongst the logs. When I was younger, I was attracted by seascapes and the power of the ocean, but now I’ve learnt to love the mountains, the waterfalls and the lakes around them.

Thank you Eliza! Those clouds over the reservoir were awesome. We often have quick afternoon storms in the summer. It has been very dry but it looks like the ‘monsoons’ are finally coming to bring some much needed rain.

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